Major Project Logistics Manager

About the role

Laing O'Rourke, together with its joint venture partner Amentum Australia, is supporting the Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) programme to deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, South Australia. It is seeking a highly experienced major-project Logistics Manager to join the project leadership team as a senior member.

Key responsibilities

• Act as principal logistics advisor to the Precinct Director and senior construction leadership.
• Influence construction methodology, sequencing and programme so that logistics requirements are built in from the start.
• Lead the identification, escalation and resolution of strategic logistics constraints.
• Set the project-wide approach to material flow, staging, consolidation, storage and Just-in-Time delivery.
• Lead multiple logistics teams, contractors, suppliers and work fronts.
• Integrate logistics with construction, engineering, planning, procurement, commercial, HSE, security and project controls.
• Define performance standards, governance, KPIs and reporting for logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and cost efficiency through innovative logistics solutions.
• Represent logistics at senior project, client, government and stakeholder forums when required.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing logistics and supply chain operations on major infrastructure, transport, resources, defence or construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing logistics strategies for complex, multidisciplinary construction programmes.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, transport operators, government authorities and client representatives.
• Australian citizenship, and holding or being able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance at NV1 level.

Required skills

• Construction methodologies, site logistics, material management, workforce mobilisation and supply chain coordination.
• Ability to operate across complex multidisciplinary environments, manage competing priorities and set up logistics systems.
• Planning, organisational and problem-solving skills; commitment to safety leadership, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities.
• Six months' paid parental leave at full pay for all employees.
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave.
• Discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers.